Where Are Those Glasses?
“Sarah, stop flushing that toilet!” Well, that’s the price we pay when we teach independence!!! Sarah had learned how to...
Celebrate Reading Month
I did a post about reading to our children which focused on some of the benefits of reading: bonding, intimacy, focus, sitting skills, increased exposure to language, and more.
A Program That Works!
As teachers, who strive to provide the best education for their students possible, we are always looking for better ways to accomplish this task. One such program, that I absolutely believe…
Shared Reading
Reading to children is so important on so many levels, and shared reading takes reading to a whole new level. Even with children with the severest of disabilities. ALL benefit greatly from shared reading experiences.
What Are Restraints?
Last week, I did a post on the use of restraints. For those who don’t know, I wanted to shed...
To Restrain or Not to Restrain
“There’s other ways to deal with violent behaviors or misbehavior outbursts than restraint.” This comment was made by a criminal...
Live SMART
I wanted to jump right in, but old habits are hard to break. I like to start each year with...
2018 A Year In Review
2018 is winding down and coming to an end. I have had the distinct pleasure in writing my blog posts...
Merry CHRISTmas
I know I have said it before, but I love this time of the year… Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New...
Wow, That Is So Cool
Field trips are no easy feat for my population of students. There is so much to consider when planning a...